Die neuen Figuren des Standard (The New Figures of Standard)
Stay up to date with the official developments of the International Standard syllabus through this comprehensive instructional program based on the DTV Figure Catalogue updates introduced in 2016.
Presented by renowned dance educator Petra Matschullat-Horn and demonstrated by German 10-Dance Champions Dumitru Doga & Sarah Ertmer, this video provides a practical guide to the new figures, variations, and combinations adopted within modern Standard competition dancing.
Rather than relying solely on written technique manuals, dancers can study each figure visually, observing timing, movement, alignment, partnership mechanics, and musical application exactly as performed by championship-level competitors.
What You’ll Learn
This program introduces official syllabus additions and updated figure combinations across all five International Standard dances:
Slow Waltz
- Drag Hesitation
- Wing
- Fallaway Natural Turn
- Running Weave from PP
- Running Spin Turn
- Running Cross Chasse
- Curved Feather
- Running Finish
- Outside Swivel
- Progressive Chasse to Left
- Quick Open Reverse
Tango
- Whisk
- Back Whisk
- Telemark to PP
- Open Natural Turn
- Outside Spin
- Reverse Pivot
- In & Out
Viennese Waltz
- Forward and Backward Change Steps
- Natural to Reverse Transitions
- Reverse to Natural Transitions
Slow Foxtrot
- Double Reverse Spin
- Outside Spin
- Curved Three Step
- Curved Feather from PP
- Running Weave
- Extended Reverse Wave
- Hover Corte
- Progressive Chasse
Quickstep
- Cross Chasse
- Quarter Turn to Left
- Outside Change
- Impetus to PP
- Telemark to PP
- Zig Zag
- Natural Turning Lock
- Running Cross Chasse
- Natural Fallaway Turn
- Wing
- Curved Feather
- Running Spin Turn
About the Instructors
Petra Matschullat-Horn is a respected dance educator, adjudicator, and former European and World Championship finalist in 10-Dance competition. Her teaching experience and involvement with the DTV syllabus make this program a valuable educational resource.
Dumitru Doga & Sarah Ertmer were among Germany’s leading Amateur 10-Dance couples, known for their technical precision and competitive success in both Standard and Latin disciplines.
Why This Video Is Valuable
- Learn the official Standard syllabus updates introduced by DTV
- Study modern competition-approved figures and variations
- Improve choreography options within syllabus regulations
- Better understand timing, alignment, and movement principles
- Excellent reference for teachers, coaches, and competitive dancers
Whether you are preparing for examinations, building competition routines, or expanding your syllabus knowledge, Die neuen Figuren des Standard offers a valuable visual guide to contemporary International Standard dancing.
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